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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Ganghan Sushi Cheonan Buldang Branch is a sushi restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. The 12-piece special and regular sushi sets came with udon, miso soup, and seafood croquettes, with especially satisfying thick fish and rich ankimo. Verdict: a filling, good-value choice for solo meals or dining with children.
Yukdaejang Cheonan Baekseok Branch is a Korean restaurant in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan, serving hot soups, bossam platters, and hot pots. Before a Costco trip, we had Gopchang Wangchang Saengyuk Kalmyeon, mandu-guk, and tteokgalbi, and the intestine-filled broth was the standout. Verdict: a filling choice when you want gopchang noodle soup with tteokgalbi.
Sonamu Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant near Tapjeongho Lake in Nonsan, Chungnam. I reserved dinner with my parents and loved the ₩30,000 Gukhwa set meal, private hanok-style room, tender braised beef ribs, and Nonsan strawberry juice. A wonderful choice for a meal with parents or a gathering.
Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. We had Boseong Nokdon pork belly, pork neck, grilled minari, and fried rice for 52,000 won while the staff cooked everything for us. Verdict: An easy, satisfying choice for a family meat dinner.
Siyudang is a large brunch café beside Taehaksan Natural Recreation Forest in Cheonan, Chungnam. I tried chicken steak rosé pasta, sweet potato bacon pizza, and a mango smoothie before looking around the sky garden and photo spots. Verdict: a lovely choice for a meal followed by a forest walk.
Sottture Dakdoritang is a chicken stew restaurant in Seongjeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. We shared a whole chicken, flat dumplings, and old-fashioned pork cutlet with the kids, and the moist breast meat and adorable chick-shaped egg stood out. A generous choice when you want chicken stew plus kid-friendly dishes.
Shabu20 Asan Onyang is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant on the second floor of Hanaro Mart in Asan, Chungnam. My parents and I enjoyed the 100-minute dinner course with bonito and spicy broths, unlimited meat, vegetables, Vietnamese spring rolls, self-bar dishes, and ice cream. Verdict: a spacious, well-stocked choice that my parents loved too.
Pino Cafe Cheonan is a café in Pungse, Cheonan, Chungnam, with a vast outdoor garden and brunch. I wandered through the yellow cosmos and red windmill photo spot, then tried truffle cream pasta, a special lunch, and egg tarts. Verdict: a lovely autumn outing for families, parents, or dogs.
Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, serving grilled mackerel gondre rice and galbi. The 14,000 won rice and 10,000 won galbi made for a hearty but gently seasoned meal. Verdict: a lovely choice for a comforting Korean meal with family.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, serving coffee and baked desserts. I visited with my mom for weekday lunch and ordered Brewers Coffee, an Americano, vanilla flan, and a matcha ganache canelé. Verdict: Go for the rich cream coffee and fragrant matcha dessert.
Sottture Dakdoritang is a chicken stew restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam. Two people shared a whole chicken stew for ₩35,000 with udon noodles and a thick rolled omelet, finishing every bit of the lightly sweet, glossy broth. Verdict: a memorable pick for both dinner and drinks.
Ganghan Sushi Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I tried the 12-piece omakase sushi set for 23,000 won, then added two pieces each of flounder and salmon with udon and croquettes on the side. Verdict: a satisfying way to sample many kinds of sushi and add your favorites.
